Lucknow, Jan 8 (UNI) Boat rides along the Yamuna at the historic temple town of Bateshwar are set to offer visitors a richer and more engaging experience. Local boatmen have now been trained not only in navigation but also in sharing the religious, cultural and historical narratives associated with Bateshwar, turning routine river crossings into…
Lucknow, Jan 8 (UNI) Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s self-reliant cow shelter model, Uttar Pradesh is preparing to use organic pots made from cow dung instead of polythene for tree plantation to make it plastic-free. For this purpose, these pots will be produced on a large scale in approximately 7000 cow shelters across the state….
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8 (UNI) The Kerala government has decided to set up a Kayika Bhavan (Sports Bhavan) to strengthen coordination and streamline sports-related activities across the state, reflecting its commitment to the comprehensive development of the sports sector. The proposed Sports Bhavan will house the State Sports Directorate along with a newly constituted Sports Research…
Dhaka, (UNI) Bangladesh will not compromise on its decision not to travel to India for the T20 World Cup, Interim government Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul has said, citing concerns over player safety, national security and the country’s dignity. He suggested shifting the tournament to Sri Lanka. The stance follows the dropping of cricketer Mustafizur Rahman…
Karachi, Jan 7 (UNI) Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is eyeing an improved performance for Pakistan at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 that is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka starting February 7. According to International Cricket Coiuncil (ICC), the 25-year-old is currently nursing a knee injury from which…
Dhaka, Jan 7 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected a request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to relocate Bangladesh’s matches from India during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The BCB had expressed its reluctance to travel to India for the tournament, citing security concerns. Tensions between the cricket boards escalated…
Melbourne, Jan 7 (UNI) The Australian Open will set a new benchmark in 2026 with a record prize pool of 111.5 million US dollars, marking a 16 per cent increase over last year and the largest payout in the tournament’s history. Tennis Australia said the significant prize money hike reflects its commitment to supporting tennis…
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 7 (UNI) India’s PV Sindhu progressed to the Round of 16 of the Malaysia Open 2026 with an easy win over Chinese Taipei’s Sung Shuo Yun on Wednesday. Sindhu, who is making a comeback after a four-month injury layoff, beat her lower ranked opponent with a score of 21-13, 22-20 in 51…
Bengaluru, Jan 7 (UNI) India teenager Dhakshineswar Suresh stormed into the Bengaluru Open quarterfinals with a thrilling 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 victory over France’s Felix Balshaw in a pulsating three-set encounter at Centre Court. The match had it all—momentum swings, booming serves, and tense battles of nerve. Dhakshineswar set the tone early, dominating the first set…
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 7 (UNI) Chinese shuttlers put on a solid performance on Day 2 of the Malaysia Open 2026 as they advanced in all categories here on Wednesday. Men’s singles shuttler Lu Guangzu knocked out Angus Ng Ka Long of Hong Kong, China 21-17, 21-15 at the Axiata Arena. Men’s doubles duo Chen Xujun…
